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PUP (noun) [Word Notes]
From Hacking Humans by N2K Networks
April 28, 2026 · 5 min · Season 3 · Episode 131
About this episode
This episode discusses potentially unwanted programs and their implications in cybersecurity.
Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A software program installed unintentionally by a user that typically performs tasks not asked for by the installer. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/potentially-unwanted-program Audio reference link: Butler, S., 2022. Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPS) EXPLAINED [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L429Iahbww (accessed 1.6.23).
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- software
- potentially unwanted programs
- technology
- internet safety
Keywords
- PUP
- potentially unwanted programs
- software installation
- cybersecurity
- internet safety
- malware
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CyberWire, YouTube
Books & works: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPS) EXPLAINED
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